Spanish word

pastelería

Pronunciation

IPA/pasteleˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpastry shop

Example

La pastelería cierra a las ocho.

The pastry shop closes at eight.

Illustration for pastelería (pastry shop)

More examples

Voy a la pastelería a comprar un pastel.

I'm going to the pastry shop to buy a cake.

Core concept

Display counter of decorated cakes and assorted sweet pastries.

Common phrases

  • ir a la pastelería

    go to the pastry shop

  • comprar en la pastelería

    buy at the pastry shop

  • pedir en la pastelería

    order at the pastry shop

Similar words

panadería: Produces and sells fresh bread and rolls, typically baked every morning.
confitería: Offers confectionery treats like candy and chocolate, usually sold in small quantities.
cafetería: Provides brewed coffee and simple snacks, with tables for customers to stay.
repostería: Specializes in crafting cakes and fancy pastries for orders and celebrations.

Definition in Spanish

Tienda especializada en repostería, donde se venden pasteles, tartas y otros dulces, a menudo para llevar.

Word origin

From Spanish pastel 'cake' plus the shop-forming suffix -ería, meaning a place that sells cakes and other sweet baked goods.

Usage tips

  • Contrast with panadería, which focuses on bread, and customers often say 'para llevar' or 'para aquí' to indicate takeaway or eat-in.

Other meanings

  • cake shopnoun
  • patisserienoun
  • confectionery shopnoun

Related words

  • pasteleropastry chefnoun
  • pastelitosmall cakenoun

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